RESPONSE

to...the tragedy. some people wake up every day...and they are who they want to be...or at least shaping themselves to be so. i watched a lot of people try and capitalize on the tragedy...turning it into their marketing machine to launch some sort of artistic purpose.

to those...
i wrote this...

S+F Naked

That's how we were introduced. Didn't make it so easy for us. But, he was correct in saying so. Indeed. We all remember the first time we are seen naked...how scary it is. Funny, when you are a child, it is easy. Your mom gives you a bath, your aunt, your uncle, you don't have a swim suit...no problem! - take your clothes off and jump right in! Then something changes, and the world becomes uncomfortable with YOU. So you protect yourself in lycra and color - until that fateful day comes when you show yourself to some lucky witness.

I feel lucky that so many people arrived at our gig, despite the hefty cover charge, which we were unaware of (so sorry for that). And those who did come, actually listened. I felt connection. A bright pink light blinded my sight - but this was different because I could FEEL people.

We decided to play with just guitar and vocals, instead of adding colors like djembe, or even electric guitar, pedals, etc. We made that choice for a very specific reason. We wanted to see if we could take out all viable "entertainment" elements, and still play an hour and a half long set like ancient story tellers would. And engage! Most importantly.

I know that we are a fast food nation (in all areas of culture-lights disco drumnbass) And I am not ANTI! But I do feel that 2009 is a time for solid grounding - so as to achieve the higher consciousness that we so desperately seek.

So, without saying too much...it actually went down perfectly. I shocked myself at the things I so openly spoke about. Catharsis. Yeah, it happened.

We will do this again. I know it.

STRIPPED DOWN. soul spill.

So, I promise that from here on out, I will write more on this blog. If you promise, that you will let me know that you are actually reading.

It's been a trying and difficult year, you know...2008. Was hard. We toured more than ever before...We worked our butts off every day. And most days, we barely had a moment to even consider how we felt...or what we wanted. Obviously, the greater goal has been to spread the message across borders. Connect the world through music. Play slamming shows. Be inspired. Try to make people feel things...connect...burn a fire.

Burn.

I don't know. I still need a moment to think about what the hell transpired over the last year. So, more on that to come.

But, tonight, we are playing our first ever unplugged set. I'll be sharing my poems...my thoughts...we'll be opening ourselves up in the most raw and vulnerable way.

Tonight at DEL ITALIA - IL TERRAZO (top floor) 9:30 pm. in Juhu. BOMBAY.

In the midst of all this happening go go go stuff...I'm eager. For a spare moment to consider what it all means.

I wonder if tonight will offer some clarity.

Love and light. still... 'cause even now we need it.